As I say, I think there are two very legitimate perspectives here. There are very good arguments on both of those sides, and in putting forward our bill, we chose not to take that step. We believe that perspective in taking that step is also very legitimate. If having the benefit of the knowledge you have and the expertise you have as a committee—and I know, as I said, that Conservative members of the committee have said very much that they wish to bring forward an amendment to that effect—that's acceptable to the government.
On October 22nd, 2009. See this statement in context.